Granite City, IL vs Rockwall, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Rockwall leads in crime level (4.0 vs 16.9). Rockwall leads in median household income ($114,799 vs $58,681). Granite City leads in walk score (39 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Granite City, IL | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.6 (#169) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 26,908 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,558 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $58,681 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+40.9 |
C+
78.6 Score
Granite City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,558
Population
26,908
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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C-
70.4 Score
Rockwall, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$480,713
Population
52,918
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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